Who? Shabby Chic
What? Ok, we admit it, this lace dinnerware set from Shabby Chic is totally twee but we just can’t stop adoring it. There has to be a time and a place for this right? Anyhow, it’s made from practical hard wearing earthenware and is microwave and dishwasher safe. Not too shabby. Prices start from £5.60.
When? Available now
What? Montego one shoulder print top from Coast. Priced at £69. Where? Available online from House of Fraser
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Modernist Cuisine at Home is written by Nathan Myhrvold and Maxime Bilet, along with over 20 other contributors including chefs, machinists, photographers and editors. There are a total of 210,000 words making up Modernist Cuisine at Home. The cover is of a de-constructed grilled cheese sandwich. Its recipe doesn’t actually exist in the book though the different components are covered in the section on grilled cheese sandwiches. The weighty (9.9lbs) book’s foreword is by Martha Stewart… and Thomas Keller. At the beginning of the book, there is a two-page user guide. It teaches you, amongst other things like scaling recipes, how to use the book. There are two parts. Part…
Who? Royal Trunk What? Trunks that don’t travel is the inspiration behind Royal Trunk’ latest collection, unveiled at Milan Design Week this year. We love this Milano trunk, the most luxurious work station that you’ll ever come across. The exterior is made up of precious leather, bound by 2000 gold brass tacks. Inside you’ll find a leather desk, fabric drawers and upholstered seating. It’ll make you want to work. When? Available now Where? Available online from Royal Trunk How? Buy now from Royal Trunk
Who? Monteverdi What? Embrace Tuscany living at Monteverdi through their six day luxury Wine Festival Tour. Taking place over Benvenuto Brunello di Montalcino, where there will be over 1,000 wines to taste, the tour will include wine tasting, vineyard tours, cooking lessons and six nights accommodation. Priced at €7,000 per person or €10,000 per couple. When? 20th – 26th February 2015 Where? Castiglioncello del Trinoro, Provincia di Siena (SI), Toscana, Italy How? For more information, see www.monteverdituscany.com
Who? Arzak What? The food at Arzak is surprisingly playful and yet somehow a timeless classic. The colours are bold and contrasting while the flavours are familiar and thought provoking. The three Michelin-starred restaurant is a dynasty and a legend in its own right. It’s easy to see why when tales of Basque are told, with great skill, on the plate. When? Tuesday to Saturday, year round Where? Avenida del Alcalde José Elosegi, 273, 20015 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain How? For more information, visit www.arzak.info Fly via British Airways
Who? Gordon’s Gin What? Gordon’s Gin has teamed up with Sir Terence Conran to create “Ten Green Bottles”. The limited edition of 100 bottles features 10 designs created by Sir Terence Conran himself, printed onto 100% cotton fabric and hand sewn on to the bottles. The bottles are priced at £425 each or £4250 for the set of 10 designs. When? Available now Where? Exclusively in Selfridges How? Purchase in store
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